About Te Manaaki T�ngata ki te Marae
We developed Te Manaaki T�ngata ki te Marae programme to recognise what many �konga have experienced, understand, and can demonstrate on the marae.
Once they have successfully completed the programme, �konga can gain 60 credits towards NCEA and gain a Level 2 qualification in Tikanga.
²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± Qualifications Services (MQS) own the programme. Kura, schools and tertiary organisations (TEOs) must apply to Ðǿմ«Ã½ for accreditation to deliver Te Manaaki TÄ�ngata ki te Marae.
The resources provided for this programme include:
- Te Manaaki T�ngata ki te Marae Programme Guidance for Kaiako
- Te Manaaki T�ngata ki te Marae Ākonga Handbook
- Assessment support materials for kaiako and �konga
On this page
Programme overview
K�nae Ako
Mana reo
In this kÅ�nae ako, Ä�konga can learn foundational level te reo ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± and apply it to everyday tikanga ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± contexts.
Tikanga marae
This k�nae ako introduces �konga to protocols, roles and practices associated with hui (including p�whiri) in accordance with tikanga or kawa.
Ä€konga will also explain the use of karakia and waiata.
Manaaki marae
This kÅ�nae ako enables Ä�konga to describe manaaki interactions in a wharekai, customary and traditional ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± kai. AkÅ�nga also demonstrate knowledge and expressions of manaakitanga.
Mana wahine
This k�nae ako enables �konga to participate in and demonstrate knowledge of the preparation of a marae for a p�whiri.
Waiata mai
This kÅ�nae ako enable Ä�konga to demonstrate knowledge and skills of waiata ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾±, including mÅ�teatea and waiata Ä�-ringa.
Graduate profile outcomes
Graduates from this programme can:
- describe the fundamental application of cultural concepts where tikanga are applied and practiced as an expression of mana ao tūroa
- apply basic reo structures and tikanga practices as an expression of mana reo
- apply basic factual knowledge to describe tikanga as they apply to kaitiakitanga in the expression of mana whenua
- engage and interact with others to carry out basic aspects of tikanga as an expression of mana tangata.
Programme brochure and flyer
Download our brochure and flyer about this exciting new programme:
Te Manaaki T�ngata ki te Marae programme: Brochure [PDF, 1.7 MB]
Te Manaaki T�ngata ki te Marae programme: Flyer [PDF, 1.2 MB]
How to request this programme
If you would like to deliver Te Manaaki T�ngata ki te Marae in your kura, school, or tertiary organisation, you can download the Programme Request Form (PRF).
Programme Request Form (PRF) [PDF, 560 KB]
Next, email your completed form to us at: